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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.31, 727.47 and 196.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.31, 727.47 and 196.95 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.31 : 727.47 = 196.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.31/727.47 = 196.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.31x = 727.47 × 196.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.31x = 143,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,275.22/485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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